Rodoon

Rodoon BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Patient teaching speeches

    Rodoon replied to srRN912's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Say to them what you would want said to you. No one likes a nurse that interrupts their moment of quiet for some care plan directions. Teach when you answer their questions. I'm no advocate of...

  2. What if you don't want to be an RN anymore?

    Rodoon replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody goes through the "I want out of here" feeling; it's the depression you relate that puts the spin on things. IMO, depression puts a mask on your face. I can go to the grocery store and go...

  3. New RN/Panel Interview

    Rodoon replied to JMO82's topic in General Nursing

    JMO82, Wow! Is this an interview panel or a jury? I'm amazed by this huge group interview. No wonder nerves butted in. It's hard enought to shine one:one much less eight:one. Good Luck. Focus on the...

  4. Could there be a nursing job out there that wouldn't freak me out?

    Rodoon replied to lostRN101's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Have your seizure medications been changed recently? I mention this only for assessment measures. I've seen new med adjustments create stress from fear of a breakthrough seizure. But once stress...

  5. need advise

    Rodoon replied to RNttu's topic in General Nursing

    Let it go. The voice in your head is stress speaking. To turn off the voice do this: When you leave your area of work imagine taking off your work clothes, stethescope, etc and when you get in your...

  6. Career advice please?

    Rodoon replied to Casenurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing by not passing up a free MSN, but I agree with Quickbeam. When you step into a teaching situation or a patient room, you never know when things will go bad. If you...

  7. Interviewing after being fired...advice please

    Rodoon replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    First, make sure that you've looked back at the situation--clear of emotions--and note what you could have done or now wish you'd done. Did you speak up to take increasingly more difficult patients?...

  8. Bullying--The Other "B" Word

    Rodoon replied to rn/writer's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Good article! I've been surprised by the number of nurses reporting they went home and cried. Some of the problems you mention never seem to get mitigated by nurse managers. They don't seem to get...

  9. appt with nurse manager

    Rodoon replied to jan-dez's topic in General Nursing

    jan-dez, I think the new reality calls for thinking outside the box. Kudo's to you for being pro-active and not reactive. Good

  10. Written consent forms

    Rodoon replied to 2mochas's topic in General Nursing

    MunroRN, I agree with you at post 7. Informed consent implies there is no preassure or hurry to the patient signing the

  11. Favoritism At Work? Say It Isn't So!

    Rodoon replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hear you. Yes, it's frustrating. You'd think the NM would prefer to keep staff rather than dealing with those turnover numbers. My advice is to remember it so when you become NM you don't repeat...

  12. Would NP be a good fit?

    Rodoon replied to uRabbit's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Ah, Nurse Anesthetist. School isn't nine years, but you need critical care experience

  13. Would NP be a good fit?

    Rodoon replied to uRabbit's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    You consider

  14. New Grad-Hate my Job

    Rodoon replied to ajb96278's topic in General Nursing

    I'm split on this because your orientation failed you. First, Doc's are thrown to the sharks and that's how they think learning is done. In a lot of units I worked, sink or swim ruled, so its not...

  15. I wasn't hired because I failed the personality test???

    Rodoon replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    That article from market watch one of the posters put up stated up front the test guaged the person's response to customer service. I guess the old standby--I treat all my patient's equally--is

  16. What are the advantages of being a BSN over ADN?

    Rodoon replied to Whitneylou01's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The profession wants a minimal BSN. Yes, they've been trying for years, over 28 that I know of, but one day they will make it the standard. Don't get caught in middle age and forced to scramble....

  17. Need Advice

    Rodoon replied to zen0322's topic in Retired Nurses

    I think you'ved got to go beyond a refresher course. Make yourself less expensive in their eyes. Hopefully you kept taking CEU classes in your field and be sure to point that out. Secondly, get...

  18. Interview help, please

    Rodoon replied to enfermeraRNinWI's topic in Nursing Career

    I had a Soprano moment with your 'keep my mouth shut' answer. :redpinkhe Actually, calling yourself laid back is a positive because most people believe that kind handle stress without going off the...

  19. new nurse woes

    Rodoon replied to KaksRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    KaksRN, I don't understand how this people can make you cry? If they were this rude; their behavior should be reported to the Nurse Manager. Did you ask your preceptor for input? If you do nothing,...

  20. Controversial new policies at Baylor!!!!

    Rodoon replied to tele jelly's topic in General Nursing

    OP, You mention this as a hiring standard. Is there any mention of yearly monitoring? A one-two-three warning and you're fired? The policy IMHO is going after older workers. BP, chole, BMI, weight...

  21. Good opportunity...so why the teacher backlash?

    Rodoon replied to RKRobbins's topic in General Nursing

    I started in the ED of a Level 1 Trauma Center. I worked on weekends with a charge nurse two months before graduation. If they want you, you've got the self confidence and decision making skills...

  22. I need help with thank you note

    Rodoon replied to lululucy's topic in General Nursing

    LuLu, I wasn't being snarky and I'm sorry if I offended. I don't understand why you think you've only got 2-3 days to mail one. Brides and new grads think they have over two months (for an example)....

  23. Dear Health Care Proxy

    Rodoon replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Did you leave out a question? BTW, I agree with your statement. Refer them to a social worker if you're concerned. Ask if they'd like to consult clergy. It's hard to care for patients and...

  24. Difficult families

    Rodoon replied to HurricaneCasRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    HurricanecaseRN, I asked them to write their questions and "our" answers into a notebook. Note: I didn't write they did. That way when family were relieved they could scan the notebook for answers...

  25. I need help with thank you note

    Rodoon replied to lululucy's topic in General Nursing

    OP, Call me old school (which would be accurate) but you've turned the thank-you note into a widget. A thank you note is a heart felt expression not an obligation. Mail it in the hospital mail-room...